tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:49:34 +0000Make your party "The Event to be Remembered". Practical information on event planning, wedding planning, party planning, catering, recipes and more.http://asaprental.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Brian)Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-5304661081187202645Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:12:00 +00002008-11-19T08:49:34.678-05:00Tips for Planning Portion Sizes When You as the Party Host Must be Your Own Caterer and Chef Whether hosting a small cocktail party for eight or an elaborate feast for 50, the host or hostess who cannot afford the luxury of hiring a professional caterer is immediately faced with three key questions: What should I serve? How much do I need to prepare? And how do I figure portion sizes? There http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/10/tips-for-planning-portion-sizes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-4519718966882842315Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:57:00 +00002008-10-28T13:20:30.048-04:00insurance liabilityIf you are hosting a party, wedding reception or any private function either at a rented venue or in you own home you should contact you insurance agent. You might want to consider purchasing event liability insurance. As party rental suppliers we are often asked about our liability insurance with the expectation that we will cover costs. Too many issues these days require special consideration. http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/10/event-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-2754441665593080172Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:18:00 +00002008-10-04T11:23:43.431-04:00Your guide, complete with interactive map and top picks, for Toronto's Nuit Blanche this October 3, 2008. read more | digg storyhttp://asaprental.com/blog/2008/10/guide-to-nuit-blanche-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-8438033675223429598Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:31:00 +00002008-06-17T06:01:36.991-04:00draft beerwedding event planningRecently the Labatt Brewery in Toronto closed and moved to London taking their free beer taps with them. You can rest easy though because Molson's up the street has come to the rescue. If you would like to have draft beer at your party or event it is possible to get the necessary equipment and advice at the Molson Brewery company store. The draft beer dispensers are available at the store. http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/06/beer-beer-and-more-beer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-670360211832543787Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:57:00 +00002008-06-17T05:26:31.904-04:00Here is a photo that must be shared.... Wedding ceremony on the beach with topless woman in the background One important rule in photography: Pay attention to the background. If you have any photos you would like to share, drop me a line.http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/04/on-beach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-7452332221859575161Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:40:00 +00002008-02-01T11:03:08.850-05:00With the Superbowl just around the corner nobody needs to think themes but the word doesn't end as soon as the game is over. It is time to think of some creative themes to bring your next event alive. http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/02/party-themes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-5903275574228109636Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:13:00 +00002008-02-01T10:32:06.211-05:00 Party Decor, masks, confetti cannons, light sticks and lighted martini glasses. Everyday these items are asked for by individuals and event planners. If you do not know where to get them they are very difficult to source. All these items are available from Magic Light by internet order at reasonable prices. One of my favourites of course are the flashing drink glasses at only $3.45 each are ahttp://asaprental.com/blog/2008/02/confetti-cannons-lightsticks-and-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-9121627512754559926Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:15:00 +00002008-02-16T08:38:51.770-05:00wedding favours favors event planning Ideas for Do It Yourself Wedding Favors By Evan Felt There are a lot of brides are choosing to create homemade wedding party favors for an array of reasons. Some elect to make their own favors so that they can save money. There are other brides that pick the homemade party favor since it provides them a means to express their creativity and is more personal than http://asaprental.com/blog/2008/01/do-it-yourself-wedding-favour-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-4578317316877808115Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:34:00 +00002007-04-16T20:43:53.316-04:00As a rule when I am getting down to the nitty gritty of event planning I like to talk about table dressing or linen selections. Other folks have different ideas about wedding planning and at the very least it makes an interesting diversion. For wedding planners this is a must watch. After watching the above here is a sobering thought. How many people out there have phones or cameras? How manyhttp://asaprental.com/blog/2007/04/wedding-planning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-116549335989548287Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:09:00 +00002006-12-07T07:18:16.793-05:00TSEvents has published an article about renting tents. It covers some of the details about winter tent rentals that require consideration. TSEvents is an Event Planners magazine that usually focuses on restaurant and banquet hall venues. TSEvents.com -- Toronto Special Eventshttp://asaprental.com/blog/2006/12/toronto-special-events-tent-rental.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-116345463118656433Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:49:00 +00002006-11-13T16:50:31.196-05:00Partners In Entertainment (P.I.E) will present their 1st series of Entrepreneurial Panel Discussions. The first discussion is titled "Event Planning 101" and will be held on Dec. 13, 2006 in NYC. P.I.E. comes to you with over 10 years experience doing Event Management and Consulting. P.I.E is in the process of recruiting individuals to participate on our panel discussion. Those individualshttp://asaprental.com/blog/2006/11/event-planning-101.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-116177435768430208Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:00:00 +00002006-10-25T07:05:57.713-04:00Just in time for Halloween help comes in the form of Jack-o-lantern carving templates. These are convenient carving templates that will make you look like a pumpkin artist. Just print the designs, stick them to the pumpkins and start carving.http://asaprental.com/blog/2006/10/pumpkin-carving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-113690228497896364Tue, 10 Jan 2006 13:47:00 +00002006-01-10T09:11:25.013-05:00It's only January 10, 2006 and wedding planning for this summer is hot, hot, hot! Here are a couple of links to wedding planning blogs to get you started. Brenda's Wedding Blog for Best Wedding Sites Brenda shares her choices of best wedding sites, blogs and some personal experiences. Luminations of a New Wife More personal blogging. flickr If you don't know about flickr yet, here is a http://asaprental.com/blog/2006/01/wedding-planning-2006-off-to-hot-start.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-111359275896115189Fri, 15 Apr 2005 19:19:00 +00002006-02-22T15:20:13.003-05:00 Thanks Brian - can we post your article on our site for event planners? It's MeetingsCentral.com and I think our planners would like this article. Let me know if it's okay to use it (with credit, of course.) Julie Niehoff Co-Founder, MeetingsCentral.com MeetingsCentral.com is a free website for event and meeting planners that provides group hotel bookings online at hotels.com low rates http://asaprental.com/blog/2005/04/re-eventplanning-right-food-and-wine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-111358904520151447Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:17:00 +00002006-02-22T15:25:03.980-05:00Wedding Photo The Right Food and Wine Make for a Memorable Reception(ARA) - Your reception will most likely be the most expensive part of your wedding, especially if you opt for a sit-down dinner and an open bar. But there are other alternatives. Here are some tips to help you get the most bang for your buck.An experienced caterer is your best resource as you plan your reception. If you http://asaprental.com/blog/2005/04/right-food-and-wine-make-for-memorable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-111289400162622877Thu, 07 Apr 2005 15:48:00 +00002005-04-07T13:13:21.626-04:00One of the most frequent questions asked is some variation on seating arrangements. On our web site at ASAP Rental we have several: There is a similar one for most of our tent sizes. This layout can be improved by moving the dancefloor to the centre of the tent. These layouts may be downloaded and printed. Commercial software is available at Seating Arrangement - Wedding Planning Software <http://asaprental.com/blog/2005/04/seating-plans-seating-arrangements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110250618337196844Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:43:00 +00002004-12-08T13:48:54.630-05:00Kraft Canada has an extensive web site at http://www.kraftcanada.com covering a wide variety of topics. There is a whole section on entertaining. Topics include Buffet table set up, menu planning, general tips and scaling recipes. There are also some interesting party ideas. Despite the busyness of the upcoming holiday season a visit to this web site is quite worthwhile for the budding event http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/12/buffet-table-set-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110246189789504750Tue, 07 Dec 2004 23:24:00 +00002004-12-07T18:56:54.530-05:00Free draft beer cooler rentals just in time for the party season. Labatt's Breweries is offering the free rental of draft beer coolers with the purchase of 20 and 50 litre beer kegs. This offer is available at the brewery outlet store at 50 Resources Road in Etobicoke. (Toronto) There is a refundable deposit and some conditions apply. http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/12/free-draft-beer-coolers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110230737648572527Mon, 06 Dec 2004 04:10:00 +00002004-12-05T23:33:27.876-05:00Today's ASAP Rental Event Planning Newsletter included an e-mail address for free party plans. The autoresponder at that e-mail address is not working. Please use the following e-mail for the free plans. partysachs@prodigy.net?subject=Hollywood Party Plan You may subscribe to the newsletter for up to date information. http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/12/newsletter-correction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110132048172829992Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:13:00 +00002005-07-24T16:09:27.936-04:00Closely guarded restaurant recipes are now available. The top secret recipes of famous chefs unveiled. The fascination with restaurant quality recipes has taken a surge in popularity recently with the emergence of "information leakage". Many famous chefs who have worked at five star quality restaurants have now unveiled many of the top secret restaurant recipes to the general public. The mouth http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/11/top-secret-restaurant-recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110006338501717533Wed, 10 Nov 2004 06:06:00 +00002004-11-10T00:15:00.956-05:00First in a series of recipes previously published in 2000 in The Santa Cruz Guide. This is an easy to prepare dessert using seasonal pears. (PRWEB) November 5, 2004 -- Santa Cruz is a wonderful environment in which to live. There is fresh produce all year round, fresh sea air and a feeling of small town community including Farmer's Markets, roadside fruit stands and, best of all, neighbors http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/11/part-not-pie-not-tart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-110006290592170129Wed, 10 Nov 2004 04:54:00 +00002004-11-10T09:14:27.946-05:00Whether hosting an open house, family get-together, entertaining friends or planning a tree-trimming party, Patty Kinder of event company Bravo Productions provides a few of her family's favorite holiday beverage recipes that are sure to bring lots of compliments, as well as many refills. (PRWEB) November 6, 2004 -- The holidays represent a time to enjoy family, friends, food, good cheers -- http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/11/favorite-drink-recipes-to-toast-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-109975124745481094Sat, 06 Nov 2004 14:27:00 +00002004-11-09T12:12:14.713-05:00Comfort Soup for the Fall Someone very dear to me (my hubby) suggested I share this wonderful soup recipe. Our 20 year old son was eating it faster than I could get it from the pot to storage containers. I promised him I would make a double batch next time - and, he said - "make a triple batch!" Some days are spent all day at this desk - so, for me to come back in the evening and type thishttp://asaprental.com/blog/2004/11/comfort-soup-for-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-109974429868950170Sat, 06 Nov 2004 12:31:00 +00002004-11-06T08:48:50.293-05:00The Greatest Canadian.. Terry Fox Well if you didn't see it on television last night you missed an astounding biography. Have no fear though , it will be repeated tonight and Saturday on CBC Newsworld. Visit the CBC Greatest Canadian website to see the schedule and standings. There are also some party ideas and special recipes for dip, Canadian bacon bites and a mocktail. This web site willhttp://asaprental.com/blog/2004/11/greatest-canadian-terry-fox.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8793670.post-109893481619219423Thu, 28 Oct 2004 03:02:00 +00002004-11-06T07:47:14.510-05:00 With CBC doing a top 100 list of great Canadians it is distressing to see who some of the votes are for in the top ten. It can only be a shortcoming of our educational system that some of the world's greatest people are not afforded the great stature they should command. I don't blame the Americans for claiming the telephone was invented by an American in Boston. They just don't know any http://asaprental.com/blog/2004/10/greatest-canadian-lester-pearson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Brian)0